NZ at Noon: Nude nuptials and maggot-infested chops

Wendy and Nick Lowe pictured during their wedding at the weekend where the naturist bride and groom, and many of the guests, attended the ceremony naked.

Stories making headlines across New Zealand at noon include a couple who decided to marry naked in front of 120 people, a man who accidentally ate maggot infested chops and what has happened to Buddha?

Wendy and Nick Lowe admit they had a few pre-ceremony nerves about getting married in front of 120 people while totally naked.

Meanwhile on Lake Taupo, four tourists were enjoying a ride in a hire boat in rough conditions when they were suddenly run over by Eruptor, an 8.5m motor boat which can reach speeds of up to 95km/h.

Wanganui District Council isn't aware of who is dumping what into its stinking malfunctioning wastewater treatment plant despite discharge consents being issued, and it now looks like some of the regions biggest employers may be temporarily shut down as a result.